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Philly Balks On Rubbing Out Organized Crime Strike Force
Well, there’s good news for the prosecutors and bad news for the mob. For the prosecutors, this calls for a cheesesteak at Pat’s. By Kitty Caparella Philadelphia Daily News PHILADELPHIA — Recently there’s been more intrigue about the fate of the U.S. Organized Crime Strike Force than about mob plots in Philadelphia. Well, the strike…
Ex-Prosecutor In Ayers Case Defends Obama
Presidential races have their odd twists and turns. Now comes the latest: the prosecutor in the Bill Ayers case. By Gale Holland Los Angeles Times One of the more unusual voices to emerge in the clamor over the character attacks in the presidential race belongs to William C. Ibershof, a former federal prosecutor who now…
Feds Want To Give Eco-Terrorist A Big Break
He may not be William Ayers, buy the feds want to give eco-terrorist Frank Ambrose a break for cooperating. By Ed White The Associated Press DETROIT — Federal prosecutors are seeking a major sentencing break for an activist who committed arson at Michigan State University, publicly acknowledging for the first time his wide-ranging undercover role…
Defense Wants Terrorism Charges in Dallas Tossed
The defense in the Holy Land Foundation terrorism trial wants a judge to toss out terrorism charges. The judge should rule by tomorrow. Up in Washington, the defense in the Sen. Ted Stevens trial asked repeatedly for the judge to dismiss the case, but failed. By Jason Trahan Dallas Morning News DALLAS — Attorneys for…
ICE Detains Jose Canseco at Border For Fertility Drug
Former baseball star Jose Canseco was detained at the border for attempting too bring a fertility drug in from Mexico. He wasn’t charged, but it triggered an investigation. It’s unclear what will happen next. SAN DIEGO (AP) — Jose Canseco was held for nearly 10 hours by immigration authorities after agents said they stopped the…
Will Ex-FBI Agent Testify On His Own Behalf In Mob Murder?
Trial resumes Tuesday in Miami in the high-profile trial of ex-FBI agent John Connolly. Will Connolly testify on his own behalf? Inquiring minds want to know. One of his attorneys said the decision hasn’t been made yet. By Shelley Murphy Boston Globe Staff A Miami jury has been offered a stark view of Boston’s underworld,…
Atlanta The New “Southwest Border” For Drugs
Drug dealers have always been resourceful. When one door shuts, they find another one to open. In this case, the open door is Atlanta, which has become the new “Southwest border” for drug smugglers. By Bill Torpy The Atlanta Journal-Constitution ATLANTA — When U.S. law enforcement officials last month busted a Mexican drug cartel moving…
Confessions Of A Big-Time FBI Snitch In New Orleans
Stan Barre, a former undercover cop and confidant to some New Orleans mayors, was good at conning the city out of money and schmoozing with the best of them. That all helped make him a pretty good FBI snitch. By Gordon Russell and Frank Donze New Orleans Times-Picayune NEW ORLEANS – On a hot day…